Aimlux Proposal - Combining Equitus.us with Hornetsecurity by Proofpoint (completed in December 2025) significantly changes the landscape for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). By integrating Hornetsecurity’s 365 Total Protection with Proofpoint’s enterprise-grade threat intelligence, the company is positioning itself as a dominant force in the SMB market ahead of a potential 2026 IPO.
Equitus, which specializes in advanced data fusion and AI-ready knowledge graphs, there are several strategic ways Proofpoint’s new "agentic" security framework could integrate with Equitus Fusion.
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1. Securing the "Agentic Workspace"
Proofpoint recently launched the Secure Agent Gateway, built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This is designed to secure AI agents that "click, share, and act" like humans.
How it works with Equitus: If Equitus Fusion is used to power autonomous AI agents for defense or intelligence, Proofpoint can act as the "security layer" for those agents. It would monitor the data flowing into and out of Equitus-driven workflows to prevent accidental disclosure or prompt injection attacks.
2. Multi-Channel Data Lineage
Proofpoint’s Nexus Data Lineage models trace sensitive data from its origin through every transfer.
The Fusion Synergy: Equitus Fusion excels at linking disparate entities and patterns across intelligence sources. By integrating Proofpoint’s data lineage, Equitus could provide a "security-aware" knowledge graph. This would allow users to see not just what the data is, but also its security classification and "risk score" as it moves through the fusion process.
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3. Automated Threat Remediation for MSPs
The Hornetsecurity acquisition brings a multi-tenant control panel designed for MSPs.
Advanced Analytics: Equitus Fusion could ingest Proofpoint’s massive telemetry (from 125,000+ Hornetsecurity customers) to perform cross-domain trend analysis. This would allow an MSP using Equitus to predict emerging attack patterns across their entire client base rather than just reacting to individual alerts.
4. Zero Trust and Data Sovereignty
Equitus often operates in high-security, on-premise, or hybrid environments (Defense & Intel).
Deployment: Proofpoint’s new Data Security Complete is designed to work across cloud and hybrid environments. Equitus could integrate these controls directly into its on-premise knowledge graphs, ensuring that sensitive intelligence remains compliant with strict data sovereignty laws while still being protected by Proofpoint’s AI-powered classifiers.
Summary of Potential Integrations
| Capability | Equitus Fusion Role | Proofpoint/Hornetsecurity Role |
| AI Security | Powers the AI agents & data links. | Secures the agent's access via MCP. |
| Risk Visibility | Visualizes complex data relationships. | Maps the "Data Risk" and lineage. |
| MSP Scaling | Provides deep intelligence analytics. | Provides the multi-tenant M365 platform. |
| Compliance | Ensures data is AI-ready & structured. | Enforces DLP and data governance policies. |
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